Audio & Acoustic Instrumentation Systems Engineer
Core
Design, validate, and deploy automated acoustic and Noise & Vibration (N&V) instrumentation systems for Apple's manufacturing lines to calibrate and test products.
Role type
Senior IC acoustic instrumentation systems engineer (Station DRI)
Builds
Automated test stations, acoustic chambers, and measurement fixtures for mass production
Domain
Consumer electronics manufacturing / Acoustics / Metrology
Required skills
Acoustic physics, multiphysics simulation (COMSOL, ANSYS), audio DSP, 3D CAD (NX/UG), data analysis (Python, MATLAB, JMP), transducer fundamentals
Preferred skills
Station DRI experience, HW/SW test automation, acoustic materials specification, array signal processing
Technologies
COMSOL, ANSYS, Python, MATLAB, C/C++, JMP, NX/UG, Audio Precision, SoundCheck, B&K, GRAS, laser vibrometry
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end architecture and development of automated acoustic instrumentation from concept to mass production; Conduct FEA/BEM multiphysics simulations for enclosure design and fixture boundary conditions; Specify and acquire reference acoustic instrumentation and diagnostic tools for NPI and factory environments; Deploy and qualify test stations at contract manufacturer sites; Analyze large-scale calibration data and lead failure root-cause analysis; Partner with vendors and CMs to drive station bring-up and production scalability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
